2004 Bentley Azure vs. 2004 Citroen C3
To start off, both 2004 Bentley Azure and 2004 Citroen C3 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bentley Azure (402 HP) has 330 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C3. (72 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1239 kg more than 2004 Citroen C3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bentley Azure is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bentley Azure. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Bentley Azure (751 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 641 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C3. (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2004 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C3. 2004 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 2004 Citroen C3 has manual transmission. 2004 Citroen C3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Bentley Azure | 2004 Citroen C3 | |
Make | Bentley | Citroen |
Model | Azure | C3 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 1360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 751 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1211 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |